Fantasy Baseball News

Bellinger left Tuesday's game against Houston with a right rib contusion. (Source: Sahadev Sharma on X)

Fantasy Impact: Bellinger was forced to leave Tuesday's game shortly after colliding with the center field wall in the fourth inning. He was replaced in the lineup by Alexander Canario.

Thomas exited Tuesday's game against the Dodgers with an apparent leg injury. (Source: Mark Zuckerman on X)

Fantasy Impact: Thomas injured his left leg while stealing a base in the bottom of the fifth inning but was able to stay in the game. He was later replaced in the seventh inning by Eddie Rosario.

Kris Bryant (back) will not be reinstated from the 10-day IL when first eligible, per manager Bud Black. (Source: Patrick Lyons on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: While the team does not believe the back injury is serious, Bryant is not going to be ready to return on Wednesday. Fantasy managers should expect Bryant to be out indefinitely until the team sets a firm timetable.

Miguel Castro was placed on the 15-day IL with right shoulder inflammation. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Castro is set to undergo further testing Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. The team has recalled Andrew Saalfrank to take Castro’s spot in the bullpen.

The Diamondbacks have recalled Andrew Saalfrank from Triple-A Reno. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Saalfrank will join the Diamondbacks’ bullpen with Miguel Castro (shoulder) landing on the injured list Tuesday. The left-hander will provide depth out of the Arizona bullpen.

The Diamondbacks placed Merrill Kelly on the 15-day IL with a right shoulder strain. (Source: Diamondbacks on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Kelly is dealing with a teres major strain in his right shoulder. The team has not released a timetable for his return. Tommy Henry was recalled from Triple-A Reno and will likely enter the rotation in Kelly’s absence.

Corbin Carroll is missing from the lineup for the Arizona Diamondbacks against the St. Louis Cardinals Tuesday. (Source: Arizona Diamondbacks on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Carroll will take a seat on the bench for general rest, with Jake McCarthy patrolling center field and batting ninth against the Cardinals Tuesday.

Jason Heyward (back) is not swinging a bat yet, per manager Dave Roberts. (Source: Fabian Ardaya on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Heyward is dealing with “residual soreness” in his back. According to Roberts, Heyward is still more than a week away from a rehab assignment.

DJ LeMahieu exited his first rehab game early due to right foot soreness. (Source: Jorge Castillo on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: This is not good news for the Yankees and LeMahieu. His initial rehab assignment was pushed back after the team discovered his foot has not healed enough. He will head back to New York for further evaluation.

Johnny Cueto and the Texas Rangers are in agreement on a minor-league contract. (Source: Robert Murray on X)

Fantasy Impact: Cueto last pitched in the Majors with Miami last season where he was 1-4 with a 6.02 ERA. The 16-year veteran will look to add some pitching depth to the reigning World Series Champions.

Heston Kjerstad will make his season debut in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Kjerstad is in the lineup for manager Brandon Hyde after being called up earlier in the day, starting in right field and batting eighth against the Angels Tuesday.

Jackson Holliday is back in the lineup for the Baltimore Orioles against the Los Angeles Angels Tuesday. (Source: Baltimore Orioles on Twitter )

Fantasy Impact: Holliday returns after sitting out Monday for manager Brandon Hyde, starting at second base and batting ninth against the Angels Tuesday.

Jose Abreu returns to the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday. (Source: Houston Astros on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Abreu is back after receiving Sunday’s contest off for regular rest, batting eighth and starting at first base against the Cubs for manager Joe Espada Tuesday.

Yainer Diaz is back in the lineup for the Houston Astros against the Chicago Cubs Tuesday. (Source: Houston Astros on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Diaz returns after taking a seat on the bench for manager Joe Espada, starting behind the plate at catcher and batting fifth against the Cubs Tuesday.

Matt Mervis will make his season debut for the Chicago Cubs against the Houston Astros Tuesday. (Source: Chicago Cubs on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Mervis is in the lineup for manager Craig Counsell, occupying the designated hitter spot and batting eighth against the Astros Tuesday.

James Outman is out of the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Tuesday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Outman will sit out with a left-hander on the mound for the Nationals, with Andy Pages starting in center field and batting eighth for manager Dave Roberts Tuesday.

Gavin Lux is not in the lineup for the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Washington Nationals Tuesday. (Source: Los Angeles Dodgers on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Lux will take a seat on the bench for manager Dave Roberts Tuesday, with Mookie Betts sliding over to second base and batting leadoff against the Nationals Tuesday.

The Cubs have recalled Luke Little from Triple-A Iowa. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Little will join the Cubs as an option out of the bullpen after the team placed Drew Smyly and Kyle Hendricks on the IL Tuesday. He will provide depth out of the bullpen.

The Cubs placed Drew Smyly on the 15-day IL with a right hip impingement. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Smyly apparently picked up the injury while pitching on Sunday. The team has not released a timetable for his potential return.

The Cubs placed Kyle Hendricks on the 15-day IL with a lower-back injury. (Source: Taylor McGregor on Twitter)

Fantasy Impact: Hendricks has struggled this season, posting a 12.00 ERA and a 2.10 WHIP in five starts. Recently recalled Hayden Wesneski would be a candidate to slot into the rotation in Hendricks’ absence.